Question

A 28-year-old man with Crohn's disease complains of persistent diarrhea and abdominal pain. He has previously responded to budesonide but relapsed after tapering. NICE recommends which next step for moderate disease?

Accepted Answer

Azathioprine

Answer

High-fiber diet

Answer

Long-term budesonide

Answer

Total parenteral nutrition

Answer

Immediate surgical resection

Practice question

A 28-year-old man with Crohn's disease complains of persistent diarrhea and abdominal pain. He has previously responded to budesonide but relapsed after tapering. NICE recommends which next step for moderate disease?